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Diwali 2019 - The Festival of Lights - Sunday, 27th October

Diwali, the most notable fete of India, exemplifying lights as the manifestation of positivity, cheerfulness, and optimism falls on Sunday, 27th October, 2019. Also termed as “Deepavali”, the festival of lights is celebrated with great zeal and zest across the country in the autumn season.

According to Vikram Samvat, the historical and official calendar of India, the main festival night of Diwali with the darkest, new moon night of Kartika month. As per Gregorian calendar, Diwali night falls usually between mid-October and mid-November.

Actually Diwali is five day celebration consisting of five festivals namely Dhanteras or Dhana Trayodashi (Day 1), Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali (Day 2), main Diwali or Laxmi Puja (Day 3), Padwa (Day 4), and Bhai Dooj (Day 5). Each day of five-day Diwali celebration has its own significance and celebrated with different rituals and rites.

Dhanteras 2019 in India: Friday, 25th October

Dhanteras, also called Dhana Tryodashi, is the first day of five days celebration of Diwali in India. It marks the birthday of Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, and the birthday of Dhanvantari, the God of Health and Healing. On the night of Dhanteras, earthen Diyas are ritually kept burning throughout the night in the honor of Goddess Lakshmi and God Dhanvantari. Dhanteras is also major shopping day in India. On this day, people purchase gold or silver articles. If they cannot afford precious gold and silver articles then they at least shop for metal articles such as kitchen pots and other household items. In the evening, Laxmi Pooja is also performed.

Naraka Chaturdashi 2019 in India: Saturday, 26th October

Naraka Chaturdashi, also called Choti Diwali and Kali Chaudas, is the second day of a five-day-long religious fete of Diwali in India. As per Vikram Samvat Hindu Calendar, it falls on Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Krishna Paksha of Kartika month. According to Hindu literature, Narakasura (a legendary asura or demon) was assassinated on this day by Lord Krishna (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), Satyabhama (the second most important wife of God Krishna, and avatar of Goddess Laxmi), and Goddess Kali. The day is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by early morning religious rituals, sumptuous breakfast, lavish lunch & dinner, and decoration of houses with earthen Diyas in the evening.

Diwali (Laxmi Puja) 2019 in India: Sunday, 27th October

Diwali, the Laxmi Pooja, is the third and main festive day. Preparation begins with morning. As the evening approaches, houses are decorated beautifully, Rangoli decorations are made on the entrances, earthen Diyas are ignited, and the Laxmi Puja is performed with religious rituals and rites. Sweets are distributed among near and dear ones. God Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and God Kubera are also worshiped on Diwali evening along with Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that Maa Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity, roam on the earth on Diwali night. Hence, people make their homes neat & clean, decorate them, and often keep their doors and windows open to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.

Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada 2019 in India: Monday, 28th October

The day 4 of five-day-long festival of Diwali is associated with two Hindu festivals, Padwa (also called Balipratipada) and Govardhan Puja. The Padwa is associated with married couples, and celebrates the love and mutual devotion between the husband and wife. On this day, husbands and wives exchange thoughtful gifts. Goverdhan Pooja is also celebrated on the day 4 of Diwali. Devotees perform this festival Goverdhan Puja (also called Annakut or Annakoot festival) in honor of Lord Krishna.

Bhai Dooj 2019 in India: Tuesday, 29th October

The day 5 of the five-day-long festival of Diwali is Bhai Dooj, also called Bhau Beej, Bhai Tika and Bhai Phota. Celebrated in much splendor and dedicated to the chaste bond of sisters and brothers, Bhai Dooj (also called Yama Dwitya in Southern India) is celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Kartika. On this day, a sisters makes Tilak on forehead of her brother and prays for him. Sisters get gifts from brothers.

The Diwali festival also marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya from exile of 14 years. When Rama, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman were returning from Sri Lanka after defeating and killing demon king Ravana, villagers welcome them with illuminated their paths with ignited diyas. Entire Ayodhya were also decorated with Diyas in the honor of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, his brother Laxman and Lord Hanuman.

Prior to Diwali festival people clean, renovate, whitewash and decorate their houses and workplaces. The festival is celebrated in most opulent and splendid way. Diwali gifts are distributed among near and dear ones. Gifts are also send to near and dear ones who are living somewhere else. Online gifting portals have been one of the best mediums to send Diwali gifts. We at Elitehandicrafts has a unique collection of Diwali gifts and hampers to choose from. Whether you are looking for gifts for your family members, or looking corporate Diwali gifts for your employees and clients; we will help you get the best gifts.